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Citizens Advice East Lancashire
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UK-based non-profit organisation 🇬🇧
We’re here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, whatever their problem. 😊
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #Pensioners #News
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
📱Did you know you can now store your National Insurance number in your Apple or Google Wallet using the HMRC app?

No more letters! ✉️
Just open the app📲, and within seconds, you can view, share, or print your NI number.

Learn more here: www.gov.uk/guidance/dow...

#HMRC #App #Free #CitizensAdvice
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Do you think you’re owed a tax refund? 🧐
You can claim tax refunds quickly using the free HMRC app! 📲

It’s an easy way to check your tax, National Insurance and benefits. ✅
Download it from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS).

Learn more here: www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #CitizensAdvice
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It’s getting cold! 🧣❄️ Draught-proof your home to keep the warmth in and the cold out. 🏠Small fixes = big savings on your energy bills! 💡💷

Need help with energy costs?
Citizens Advice East Lancashire offers free, impartial advice. 💬
In East Lancashire? Contact us for more info! 😊
#EnergyBills #UK
November 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n... #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n... #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #HMRC
November 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Know Your Rights: National Minimum Wage 💼
Everyone deserves fair pay — it’s the law.

If you’re not being paid fairly:
1️⃣ Talk to your employer
2️⃣ Report it to HMRC (if not resolved)
3️⃣ Citizens Advice East Lancashire can help 📞

👉 gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates #uk #minimumwage #wage
October 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
📢 Got untaxed income? Tell HMRC by 5 Oct (today)!

If you’re filing a Self Assessment for the 1st time, you must register by today.

✅ Check if you need one: www.gov.uk/check-if-you...
💻 Register: www.gov.uk/register-for...
👉Don’t need to file? Tell HMRC: www.gov.uk/self-assessm...

#Tax #HMRC #UK
October 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 New to Self Assessment?
If you earned untaxed income last year (self-employed, freelance, rental, side hustle), you must register with HMRC by 5 Oct 2025.

🕒 UTR can take up to 10 days
🚫 Miss the deadline = fines

Register 👉 www.gov.uk/register-for...
Check for more 👉 www.gov.uk/check-if-you...
October 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Watch out for HMRC scams❗️
Fraudsters pose as HMRC via text, email, or calls saying:
• You’re owed a refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC never asks for personal/financial info by text or email or pressures you to act fast. Stay alert!

Read below in the comment section for more info 👇
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
💡 Was your child born between 1 Sep 2002 – 2 Jan 2011?

They could have £2,000+ sitting in a Child Trust Fund 💷

Many families don’t realise these exist or forgot about them!

👉 Check here: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Savings #UK #HMRC #Money #MoneySaving #SavingMoney #British
September 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
💡 Did you know your child might have money waiting in a Child Trust Fund?

If they were born between 1 Sep 2002 – 2 Jan 2011, they could have savings worth ~£2,000 💷

👉 Check at GOV.uk: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Savings #UK #New #News #CitizensAdvice #Trending #Popular
September 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Do you live in Nelson or the area?
Do you or someone you know need help with something online?
We are here to help! 😊

Book your appointment for our Digital Support Sessions every Monday at Business Centre, Nelson BB9 7NN from 3pm to 5pm. ✅ 👇
#Nelson #Lancashire #Pendle #UK #PendleLancashire
August 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Were you born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

Check if you have forgotten savings in a Child Trust Fund account- worth around £2000 on average.

✍️ Visit GOV.uk and search 'Child Trust Fund' to find out more! 📲
www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#UK #Money #Savings #HMRC #ChildTrustFund #SavingsAccount
August 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Do you live in Nelson or the area?
Do you or someone you know need help with something online?
We are here to help! 😊

Book your appointment for our Digital Support Sessions every Monday at Business Centre, Nelson BB9 7NN from 3pm to 5pm. ✅ 👇
#Nelson #Lancashire #Pendle #EastLancashire #UK
August 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🔔 Need help getting things done online?
Book an appointment for our Digital Support Sessions in Nelson!
We can help you with:
✅ Booking GP or hospital appointments
✅ Applying for a Blue Badge or Bus Pass
✅ Setting up a Government Gateway account to manage your pension
…and much more!
Read below 👇🏻
August 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Need a hand with online applications? 🤝

Whether it's a Now card, booking appointments, setting up a Government Gateway Account to manage your pension…

We're here to help!

Check out our flyer for more info about our new Digital Support Sessions in Nelson☺️👇 #Support #Nelson #Internet #Lancashire
August 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🕛 Today is the deadline!
If you’re self-employed or file a Self Assessment tax return, your second payment on account is due by midnight tonight (31 July).

💷 Avoid interest or penalties and make sure to pay on time!
✅ You can pay online or through the free HMRC app.
🔗 www.gov.uk/understand-s... #uk
July 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Join us tomorrow at the Colne Family Hub for a drop-in session! 😊👏

No appointment necessary – just drop in. 👋

We will be there until 12:30pm. 🕧
📍 Colne Family Hub, Walton Street, Colne BB8 0EL

@Pendle Family Hub
#HMRC #Help #Advice #Support #Colne
July 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Do you have a child born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

👉 Check if they have forgotten savings💷 in a Child Trust Fund account - worth around £2000 on average❗️
🔗 Click the link to find more information: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Money #Savings #UK #communitysupport #HMRC
July 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Watch out for HMRC scams❗️
Fraudsters pose as HMRC via text, email, or calls saying:
• You’re owed a refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC never asks for personal/financial info by text or email or pressures you to act fast. Stay alert!

Read below in the comment section for more info 👇
July 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📣 We’re all set up and ready to welcome you!

Join us TODAY until 1:00pm at Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley (above New Look) for our Open Day 🎉

Meet the team and get advice on debt, energy-saving tips, benefits, Universal Credit support, and more!

We will be waiting for you! 😊
July 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🎉 Join us for Citizens Advice East Lancashire Open Day!
📅 Thurs 24 July, 10am–1pm
📍 Down Town, Charter Walk (above New Look), Burnley
💬 Meet the team & explore free support: debt, benefits, energy tips & more!
👥 All welcome! Open to the public and local organisations.
#Burnley #OpenDay #News
July 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
‼️ HMRC SCAM ALERT ‼️

Scammers are posing as HMRC about Winter Fuel Payments.

✅ HMRC will never text you to claim this money.
👉 You don’t need to do anything—payments are automatic.

Stay safe: search “Identify tax scam phone calls, emails and text messages” on GOV.UK
June 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM